'Boy Meets World' Then And Now

It's not often that a show so perfectly lines up with your real life. However, when I was a kid, it seemed like Boy Meets World did just that. Cory Matthews and the gang seemed to be going through all the same type of stuff that most kids my age were going through too. It was uncanny! But what does the cast of my favorite childhood show do now? Let's take a look.




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1. THEN

Cory Matthews was the show's protagonist and a real HOOT. He was always cracking viewers up with his antics. 

NOW

Ben Savage still plays Cory today, but now he's a TV dad! Girl Meets Worldsees Cory passing on all the things he picked up in the original series to his own kids.

2. THEN

Eric Matthews was Cory's older brother. Though they got into arguments like any pair of siblings, Eric was always there for his little bro. 

NOW

Recognize this guy? Eric Matthews, or Will Friedle in real life has continued to work with Disney in various voice roles and also appears in a guest role on Girl Meets World.

3. THEN

Shawn Hunter was Cory's cool best friend. The girls loved him and he basically lived at Cory's house. 

NOW

Rider Strong has starred in various films since the end of the series, but fans were PUMPED when he returned to Girl Meets World as Shawn.

4. THEN

Topanga was Cory's love interest throughout the entire series. Thought they had their ups and downs, every viewer knew they'd end up getting married.

NOW

Danielle Fishel still plays Topanga on Girl Meets World. Her and Cory are happier than ever – and so are the fans.

5. THEN

Mr. Feeny was Cory's neighbor AND teacher. He was basically a guardian angel if you ask me – he always had the best advice and cared deeply for the Matthews. 

NOW

William Daniels sure has aged, but that just means he's even wiser in his role as Mr. Feeny on Girl Meets World.

6. THEN

Alan Matthews was Cory's father. He was always there for his family and always made sure they did the right thing.

NOW

William Russ has continued to act since the end of Boy Meets World. He can be seen on shows like The Sopranos, NCISand The Mentalist. Oh, and of course Girl Meets World.

7. THEN

Amy was Cory's sweet heart of a mother. She was kind, nurturing and always looking out for her kids with the help of her husband Alan.

NOW

After the show ended Betsy Randle appeared on several other sitcoms in smaller roles. However it was hard for anyone to imagine her as anything other than Cory's mom.

8. THEN

NOW

Lindsay Ridgeway went on to perform in musicals and other TV shows after her time as Morgan Matthews came to an end. Today you can often see her singing the national anthem for the NHL's Los Angeles Kings. 

9. THEN

Remember Minkus?! He was Cory's classmate in earlier episodes. He was a huge geek and ultimately Cory and Shawn's rival.

NOW

Always a fan favorite, the world was beyond excited when Lee Norris announced that he would reprise his character on Girl Meets World.

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